Andy Murray wins 5-set thriller in Aussie Open first-round match

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray recorded his first victory at the Australian Open in five years Tuesday, courtesy of a 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 win over 21st-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in a first-round match at Melbourne.

The 34-year-old Brit, who has dealt with injuries since advancing to the fourth round in 2017, broke Basilashvili nine times to emerge victorious in three hours and 52 minutes.

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